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JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 90

Question 90

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fill(s) the gap(s): Bola broke..... when he heard the news of the arrest of his twin brother.

  1. A.up
  2. B.off
  3. C.away
  4. D.down
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (down)

Explanation

To 'break down' is to lose control of one's feelings and cry.